The annual nonsense that is the MediaGuardian 100 has once again been published.
And as ever, there are lots and lots of telly folk on the list. And plenty of representation from the dead tree media. But once again, nearly nobody from radio!
Aside from a handful of presenters, you’ve got Tim Davie, Mark Damazer (both BBC) and Stephen Miron (Global).
What about the controller of the most popular radio station in the UK, Radio 2? Or perhaps Radio 1?
It’s interesting that Miron is included but Ashley Tabor of Global Radio isn’t. Or perhaps someone from Bauer or GMG?
Several of these make the sector list, but even though UK radio listening is at an all time high, they don’t get into the top 100.
The list is short of women, so it’s curious that the controller of BBC Two, Janice Hadlow, is missing. Yet the head of E4 makes the list! Which is more influential – BBC Two or E4?
And is Noel Clarke (you know – Doctor Who’s sidekick’s boyfriend) really more powerful than Jonathan Ross? Somebody’s having a laugh here aren’t they?